Ice chute
US10670321B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25C2500/08
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ice chute for an ice bin that includes a front uncovered portion having an opening through which ice is deposited into the ice bin. The frame may be removably inserted into the ice bin via the opening. Once inserted, a rear portion of the frame is located below a rear covered portion of the ice bin and a front portion of the frame is located at the opening. An inclined ramp extends upward around the front portion of the frame. When the frame is inserted into the ice bin, a top end of the ramp is positioned vertically above the opening. An area defined by the top end of the ramp is larger than an area of the opening. The ramp is sized and configured such that ice on the ramp slides downwards along the ramp and into the opening of the ice bin.
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